As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation is focused on the myriad of factors which make our city unique and successful. With an emphasis on strengthening this region's competitiveness in the global economy, the Foundation works with many partners to publish cutting edge research, hold public forums, and convene task forces of experts and stakeholders to create action agendas for real change.
The grant round builds upon our continuing work to provide stability to food systems across Massachusetts, and raises the commitment this cycle to $1.9 million.
Read MoreChanges in SNAP eligibility for legal immigrants and more stringent work requirements for parents and those over 55 could have greatest impact on the region's Gateway Cities.
Read MoreIn this piece published in Commonwealth Beacon, President and CEO Lee Pelton highlights the Trump Administration's denial of data and calls for Boston and other cities to highlight the proven power of data-driven solutions.
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More than 600 people are expected to attend this year's ACF Gala, themed 'Rising Together,' to be held October 3rd at the Westin Copley Plaza in Boston
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The Bay State Banner highlights takeaways from a Boston Indicators analysis that estimate MA populations at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to extended work requirements for older adults, reduced exemptions for parents, and the removal eligibility for some legally present immigrants, with the region's gateway cities especially vulnerable.
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As found by a new data brief by Boston Indicators, Boston.com shares that 7% of Boston-area SNAP recipients are at risk of losing their food assistance under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting other key findings presented by the report.
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The Lowell Sun circulates a SHNS summary of an analysis by Boston Indicators which estimates the One Big Beautiful Bill could leave 7% of Boston-area SNAP recipients with reduced food assistance or new hurdles to qualify.
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CommonWealth Beacon shares SHNS coverage of a new analysis by Boston Indicators that uncovers the local implications of the OBBB’s SNAP provisions by mapping current SNAP participation across the region alongside the specific cuts and policy changes in the new law.
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A new analysis from Boston Indicators finds more than 40,000 current SNAP recipients could find their benefits canceled or made more difficult by rules contained in the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Racial segregation in Greater Boston has declined while income segregation has increased.
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Prepared in partnership with Children's Health Watch, this new report from Boston Indicators catalogs, compiles research, and shares insights on guaranteed income pilot programs across Massachusetts.
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The new report brings together the results of a statewide survey of 150 AAPI artists and creative professionals, 1-on-1 interviews, and listening sessions to highlight the strengths, challenges and opportunities perceived for the sector.
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Our Winter newsletter explores the many dimensions of our work in Child Well-Being, which spans issues from maternal health partnerships to early education and care - and ranges in scope from grantmaking for startup ventures to robust advocacy for maternal health and child care funding.
In this piece published in <em>Commonwealth Beacon</em>, President and CEO Lee Pelton highlights the Trump Administration's denial of data and calls for Boston and other cities to highlight the proven power of data-driven solutions.
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As federal changes threaten the most vulnerable across our region, TBF President and CEO Lee Pelton reflects on moral courage and leadership as TBF plans to lead a coordinated philanthropic response to mobilize resources and galvanize collective action, shared in his op ed for the BBJ.
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In her article for Nonprofit Quarterly, Candace Burton reflects on her work leading the Safety Net Grants program at TBF and the lessons we've learned about trust-based grantmaking, streamlining systems, and centering equity as we meet this moment.
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If we are to embrace our full potential as a city and region, says Keith Mahoney, we must recognize, support, and invest in the potential of our region's immigrants through English language education.
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Dwight Poler, Chair of the Boston Foundation, is the founder and CEO of AccelR8 Ventures, a fund investing in early-stage climate change mitigation technologies. A condensed and edited version of this interview appeared in the Spring 2025 Issue of TBF News.
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Julia Howard, TBF Senior Program Officer, Climate, shares five reflections on for how she is approaching building the Foundation’s first programmatic climate strategy with parallels to her experience of running the Boston Marathon route.
Read moreAs the federal government continues to compound its assault on the rights and freedoms of our democratic values, seeking to erase the cultural, social and even human identities of those we serve, while starving vulnerable communities of resources that sustain life and wellbeing, the Boston Foundation has redoubled its efforts to not only advance equity and justice, but to protect and sustain it.
Read moreAn evolving list of resources and information for nonprofits trying to keep up with the policy changes affecting the nonprofit sector
Read moreEven as fire still rages in Southern California, community foundations and other organizations are working to comfort and support the victims. This giving guide includes organizations that could use your support.
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In an exceptionally busy year, these are the reports and pieces of research from TBF and Boston Indicators that jumped to the top of the list for 2024, led once again by the Greater Boston Housing Report Card.
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